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Action Launch Hastings District Concil Chambers

Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 8:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Malo Ni, Kia Orana, Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa Atu, Kia Ora and Good Evening everyone. More >>

South Auckland youth get more training ops

Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 8:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Employment and Social Development Minister Steve Maharey today announced a doubling from next year in the number of Gateway schools, giving students a head start into work. More >>

Mangere students get the skills edge

Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 8:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Most of Mangere electorate's 14448 school students are benefiting from a range of government initiatives in its key education priorities of literacy, numeracy and information communication technology, MP Taito Phillip Field said today. More >>

The Role of Government - Michael Cullen Speech

Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government

I have been asked to talk to about the changing role of government, and I thought I would start this address by outlining three propositions. More >>

Goff welcomes UNSC support in Solomons

Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Phil Goff hopes the United Nations will play a role in the rebuilding process in the Solomon Islands following today's Security Council statement welcoming the regional intervention. More >>

Even a weasel would blush…

Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government

“I have come to expect prevarication and indecision from the National Party but this is ridiculous,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>

North Korea talks offer hope, says Goff

Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the start of Six Nation talks in Beijing aimed at finding a solution to the North Korean nuclear issue. More >>

Still time for residents register for dioxin study

Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor issued a reminder today for current and former residents of the New Plymouth suburb of Paritutu to come forward if they want to be included in a study to assess non-occupational exposure to dioxins. More >>

Whale Rider premiere wows Japanese audience

Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government

Whale Rider, New Zealand’s latest film sensation, premiered last night in Tokyo to an influential Japanese audience. More >>

Environment Minister supports choice for GM food

Tuesday, 26 August 2003, 8:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Marian Hobbs says it is irrelevant whether she would eat genetically modified food, the subject of questions in Parliament today. More >>

Public Finance (State Sector Management) Bill

Tuesday, 26 August 2003, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government

A pre-introduction briefing paper on the Public Finance (State Sector Management) Bill has been released for parliamentary parties, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and State Services Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>

NZ backs Sir Kenneth Keith for ICJ

Tuesday, 26 August 2003, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is supporting senior Court of Appeal judge Sir Kenneth Keith's bid to be elected to the International Court of Justice, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>

King launches New Zealand Cancer Control Strategy

Tuesday, 26 August 2003, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Annette King says the New Zealand Cancer Control Strategy, launched today at Parliament, may prove our most effective weapon yet against this country's second leading cause of death. More >>

Goff offers sympathy to India bomb blast victims

Tuesday, 26 August 2003, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Phil Goff today extended his sympathy to the families of victims caught in two bomb blasts that killed at least 46 people and injured over 100 in Mumbai, India. More >>

Regions continue to develop

Tuesday, 26 August 2003, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government

National Bank's June Quarter Regional Trends report is encouraging given the adverse international conditions faced by the country in the three month period, Regional Development Minister and Progressive leader, Jim Anderton, said today. More >>

Wide consultation planned for foreshore and seabed

Tuesday, 26 August 2003, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government

26 August 2003 Media Statement The government will consult widely over the next five to six weeks on how to ensure public access for all New Zealanders to the seabed and foreshore while also acknowledging Maori customary rights, Deputy Prime Minister ... More >>